Image 10580.04.04 by Leslie Garland

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10580.04.04 Alnwick Castle seen over the River Aln, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK Keywords: The castle was originally one of several 12 th century strongholds set up to guard against the Scots, with Norman barons named de Vesci being its first owners. In 1309 it became the property of Henry, the first Lord Percy. The first Duke of Northumberland transformed what was left of the original Norman castle and subsequent medieval additions into a palace in the mid 18 th century. This was further repeated in the Victorian era by the fourth Duke. Blackadder and Harry Potter were both filmed here. English north east old ancient stone sandstone castellated battlement wall history historic fairy tale picturesque quaint beautiful unusual fantasy fantastic military architecture tower defensive bastion citadel fortress solid imposing high Robert Adam Anthony Salvin James Johnson of Stamfordham sylvan rural scene scenery scenic tranquil still calm peaceful stately home landscape idyllic pastoral scene scenic lgpl
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Photographer: Leslie Garland
Collection: Northumberland
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10580.04.04
Upload Date: 2007-01-16 23:44:59
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Alnwick Castle seen over the River Aln, Alnwick, Northumberland, England,

UK
Keywords: The castle was originally one of several 12 th century strongholds set up to guard against the Scots, with Norman barons named de Vesci being its first owners. In 1309 it became the property of Henry, the first Lord Percy. The first Duke of Northumberland transformed what was left of the original Norman castle and subsequent medieval additions into a palace in the mid 18 th century. This was further repeated in the Victorian era by the fourth Duke. Blackadder and Harry Potter were both filmed here. English north east old ancient stone sandstone castellated battlement wall history historic fairy tale picturesque quaint beautiful unusual fantasy fantastic military architecture tower defensive bastion citadel fortress solid imposing high Robert Adam Anthony Salvin James Johnson of Stamfordham sylvan rural scene scenery scenic tranquil still calm peaceful stately home landscape idyllic pastoral scene scenic lgpl